Senior Kubernetes Security Architect(C2C)

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, R Cube Creative Consulting Inc, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Responsibilities Include: • Lead the architecture and design of secure Kubernetes platforms (EKS, GKE and hybrid environments - Openshift) across public and private cloud, ensuring scalability, resilience, and compliance. • Define and implement secure-by-default Kubernetes patterns, including RBAC, network segmentation, workload identity, secrets management, and policy-as-code (OPA/Gatekeeper). • Develop and standardize Kubernetes security reference architectures, blueprints, and reusable modules aligned with enterprise architecture and governance standards. • Lead proof-of-concept initiatives to assess emerging Kubernetes and container security solutions, translating findings into scalable enterprise capabilities. • Drive risk assessment and remediation strategies by evaluating Kubernetes and cloud security posture against CIS benchmarks, Cloud Control Matrix, and enterprise policies. • Contribute to and enhance platform automation, leveraging Infrastructure-as-Code and policy-as-code to enforce consistent security controls at scale. • Act as a technical SME and advisor, supporting application teams in designing and deploying secure containerized workloads. • Partner with Engineering, Cloud Platform, and InfoSec teams to embed security into Kubernetes platforms and developer workflows, enabling secure and frictionless adoption. Required Skills/Experience • Experience in cloud engineering and security, with hands-on expertise across Openshift, AWS, Google Cloud Platform and • Kubernetes-based platforms. • Strong experience securing • Kubernetes/EKS/GKE environments, including: • RBAC and workload identity • Network policies and segmentation • Pod security standards • Policy-as-code (OPA/Gatekeeper, Hashi Sentinel/Cloud Native policy) Development Experience with container and runtime security, including vulnerability management, image scanning, and workload protection. • Deep understanding of cloud-native architecture, including containers, microservices, serverless, and multi-cloud design patterns. • Familiarity with security frameworks and standards such as CIS Benchmarks, Cloud Control Matrix (CCM), and • Kubernetes security best practices. • Experience integrating security into • CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows. • Strong knowledge of networking and cloud security fundamentals, including VPC design, segmentation, and secure communication patterns. Educational Requirement: • Relevant certifications (e.g., CCSP,CISSP, AWS Security Specialty, Google Cloud Platform Security Specialty)"